FIRST GRADE, FIRST GRADE, WHAT DO YOU SEE?Gr. 1
...An Eric Carle inspired lesson from Linn McDonald.
The purpose of this project is to involve first grade students in the creation of a virtual class picture book through a study of an author and illustrator. Students will also learn geography of other regions as classrooms from around the globe are invited to participate.
HAIKU STRAW PAINTINGall ages
...Students will learn about haiku poetry, have the experience of writing a haiku and then make an ink painting to enhance the haiku. From Carole Rathfon.
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYONK-3
...Using the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon as inspiration, students will use shapes to stimulate their imaginations to create a unique image. From Rebecca Engelman.
LEARNING RHYMESGr. K-2
...Dustie has some simple ways for you to get your students excited about reading and rhyming.
LITTLE CLOUDK-2
...Holly LaForge has some ideas for connecting art-making with an Eric Carle book.
LITTLE GREENK-2
...To teach children how to make the color green by mixing the two primary colors, blue and yellow. Based on the Leo Lionni Book. From Shelly.
MAGNETIC POETRYGr. 7-8
...Reinforcing creative writing skills. From Jane Sanders.
MISTER SEAHORSEGr. 5NEW
...A lovely themed bulletin board idea from Alice Cunningham.
PAPER COLLAGE WITH ERIC CARLEK
...Students will gain appreciation for the work of Eric Carle not only as a story writer, but as an illustrator during this fun "Hermit Crab" inspired lesson from Pamela Metzger.
POETRY PEBBLESGr. 4-8
...A super way to get the creative writing juices flowing.
STORYBOOK ARTK-2
...Your kinderartists will become aware of the illustrating style of Leo Lionni as they create an underwater scene with artist Vera Trembach.
THE PAINTING BALLERINAGr. 1-8
...The author of a book shares some inspirational ideas with you and your kinderartists.
VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARK-2
...An Eric Carle inspired lesson from Vivian Redfern - Art Educator - District 41, McCook, NE.
VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR/DAYS OF THE WEEKK-2
...Students will become aware of the illustrating style of Eric Carle as they create a "days of the week" caterpillar. Submitted by Trish Wade from Brisbane, Australia.
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